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The Friesian Horse in New Zealand

The Friesian Horse in New Zealand

The NZFHS is an official representative of the Royal Society “The Friesian Horse Studbook”, KoninklijkeVereniging Het FrieschPaardenStamboek (KFPS).

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One of Oldest Breeds in the World

One of Oldest Breeds in the World

The Friesian is one of Europe’s oldest breeds, dating as far back as the 13th century.

Friesian History
Breeding a Friesian Foal

Breeding a Friesian Foal

It is a challenging activity – selecting the right stallion for your mare. Here\'s what you need to know.

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The Friesian Horse

The Friesian is one of Europe’s oldest breeds, dating as far back as the 13th century. Learn more about this majestic breed here.

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KFPS

The “Royal Society Het FrieschPaarden-Stamboek” was founded in 1879 to protect and promote the breed’s bloodline.

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Baldeep Dhillon with Jelle

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The New Zealand Friesian Horse Society is made up of Social and Board Members. Click here to get in touch.

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AGM Date Changed!

AGM Date Changed!

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022Anna Zhigareva

An important announcement! As the Waikato Dressage (Waikato Premier League Event) is back on for the 6th-7th May, in Taupo, the NZFHS Annual General Meeting will now take place on: Saturday 14th May 1pm We’ll be holding the event virtually, via Zoom, and the link will be sent out and posted closer to the date. […]

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Friesian Success at Wairarapa Autumn Series

Friesian Success at Wairarapa Autumn Series

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022Anna Zhigareva

Member Baldeep Dhillon and his gorgeous stallion, Jelle, recently scored 71.19% at the Wairarapa Autumn Series, Level 6! Let’s put our hands together for this talented duo and wish them the very best for upcoming tests!

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A Great Start for the Worldwide Friesian Tour!

A Great Start for the Worldwide Friesian Tour!

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022Anna Zhigareva

Entries for the Worldwide Friesian Tour 2022 are pouring in from all corners of the world: New Zealand, Australia, Europe, Canada, via the WWFT Facebook Page. Have a look at this wonderful Phryso article! It features some of New Zealand’s Friesians out and about – driving, walking or under saddle! Where are we at? Well, […]

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Worldwide Friesian Tour 2022 : ‘Let’s get together and do this!’

Worldwide Friesian Tour 2022 : ‘Let’s get together and do this!’

April 2, 2022April 6, 2022Anna Zhigareva

An exciting opportunity to show the world what a wonderfully versatile breed the Friesian horse is and share the joy of our horses! Friesian lovers from all over the world are invited to take a ride together that will add up to a lap around the world. You can ride, drive, walk, cycle, etc. with […]

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2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

March 31, 2022April 21, 2022Anna Zhigareva

When: 7 May 2022 Where: Zoom (virtual meeting) Time: 1pm | | Please keep a close eye on our Facebook page for more details.

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2021 High Points Awards

2021 High Points Awards

March 30, 2022April 6, 2022Anna Zhigareva

We would like to encourage all members to get out to various events or just out and about with their Friesians and to enter the NZFHS HPA (high point award) competition. This is a free competition open to all NZFHS members – help us to grow these awards by entering your horse! The HPA runs […]

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NZFHS 2022 AGM

NZFHS 2022 AGM

March 10, 2022April 6, 2022Anna Zhigareva

2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM): When: 7 May 2022 Where: Zoom (virtual meeting) Time: 1pm Please keep a close eye on our Facebook page for more details. Nomination Form, Motion Proposal Form and Proxy Form can be accessed here.

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Membership Renewals for 2022!

Membership Renewals for 2022!

February 6, 2022April 6, 2022Anna Zhigareva

Get yours in early to be in to WIN the early bird prize! NZFHS Welcomes all our members into 2022. After considerable Board discussion and feedback, we have discounted our membership fees again for this year. Any member who renews their membership on or before the 6th of March this year will go into our […]

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2022 Stallion Keuring

2022 Stallion Keuring

January 12, 2022April 6, 2022Anna Zhigareva
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Program for 2022 Stallion Keuring

Program for 2022 Stallion Keuring

January 6, 2022April 6, 2022Anna Zhigareva
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New Zealand Friesian Horse Society - NZFHS

New Zealand Friesian Horse Society - NZFHS

Welcome to the New Zealand Friesian Horse Society Inc, an official representative of the KFPS.

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For those looking at wanting to join Dressage Waikato👍Are you a member of Dressage Waikato? If not, pop on over to Evo events and join today. Our Spring Show is the first of the season where your results will contribute to the SRS Series ... and you definitely want to be a part of that. 🏵️ Huge thank you to Superior Rubber Surfaces for their ongoing support. ... See MoreSee Less

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Dear Members,I hope you are all doing well and starting to enjoy slightly sunnier Spring days with your black beauties! As you do, please don’t forget to take some gorgeous photos and send these over to Simone at events@nzfhs.co.nz for our 2026 Calendar! We can’t wait to see them!After the last few years on the Board, and many many more years being such an integral part of the NZFHS, we are having to say good-bye to our wonderful Registrar, Marianne Weitenberg. We have had the most amazing time working together with Marianne, and know she will still very much be a part of this family. We wish you the most fulfilling time pursuing your other passions and projects, Marianne!As such, the Board is looking to find an interim Registrar to start from the end of October. Please submit your interest for the Board’s consideration by the 20th October. In line with our Constitution, the Board will then vote to elect the interim role holder. At next year’s AGM, we will have a society-wide vote to formally elect our Registrar, so the interim Registrar can either continue in their role or someone else can step into those shoes.Registrar RoleThe Registrar is responsible for:• All tasks related to the registration of Friesian Horses in New Zealando Registration of newly imported horseo Distributing Breeding Certificates to stallion owners with permits (received fromKFPS)o Forwarding breeding certificates to the KFPS (received from stallion owners)o Forwarding birth notifications forms (received from KFPS) to mare ownerswww.nzfhs.co.nzo Forwarding completed birth notifications (received from mare owners) to the KFPSo Forwarding microchip/DNA to the KFPS for issue of registration paper (whenreceived from foal ownerso Forwarding registration papers (received from the KFPS) to owner of newlyregisteredo Recording all of the above in the NZFHS database• Providing breeding info to secretary/newsletter editor/president for distribution tomembers• Providing specific info/advice to member(s) in relation to breeding in New Zealand• Providing information to secretary and/or Keuring coordinator for publication of Keuringprogram (in the year of a Keuring)• Tracking/Troubleshooting paperwork and requesting action if required• Providing report at the AGM• Delegating NZ registrations for mailing etc. to VP• Providing details on registrations etc. to be invoiced to TreasurerHave a fantastic rest of your week, everyone!Warm regards,Anna Zhigareva and the NZFHS Board ... See MoreSee Less

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Hi, everyone! Please remember to submit your favourite photos for our 2026 Friesian Horse calendar! There are just a few criteria that need to be met! Submitted photos must be:• in high definition (so they don't come out blurry when printed)• your own (or have permission from the photographer to be used for this calendar)• without watermarks or photographer logos (ideally)• of our NZ-based Friesian Horses!✨Please submit these for consideration to our Promotion Officer, Simone du Bernard, at events@nzfhs.co.nz by the 20th October (deadline has been extended)!✨We will be taking orders with pre-payment until the end of the month, so get in quick by e-mailing events@nzfhs.co.nz to secure yourself some calendars. They will be sold at $25 per calendar + postage. ... See MoreSee Less

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